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Ptelea trifoliata

Low MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Ptelea
Family: Rutaceae
Common Names: shrubby trefoil, stinking ash, swamp devil's bit, wafer ash, water ash, wing seed, swamp dogwood

About this plant

P. trifoliata is a large, deciduous shrub with dark green, tripartite leaves to 12cm long. Sprays of star-shaped, pale green flowers appear in summer, followed by bunches of flattened, winged seeds up to 2.5cm across. Leaves, flowers and bark are all aromatic

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile well-drained soil in full or dappled sun. Suitable for shrub border or as a lawn specimen

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years